Identify the form and style of your building so you can successfully preserve, maintain and restore it. |
Identify and determine ways to protect prefabricated metals, including cast-iron, pressed-metal, steel and aluminum elements. |
Learn the basics of protecting old bricks and mortar. |
Learn to identify and maintain structural, colored storefront glass. |
Recognize traditional cornices and learn to maintain them. |
Identify and repair tile and terrazzo flooring. |
Explore different types of historic commercial signs and ways to use them. |
Review guidelines for building an addition to your historic commercial building. |
Learn the history of slipcovers and how to restore the original facade. |
Learn the importance of historic awnings and how to choose the appropriate type for your building. |
Learn methods for restoring your historic storefront to its original appearance. |
Guidelines to follow when you must replace an original feature in your historic building. |
Learn about common problems you may encounter with your brick masonry. |
Learn about common problems that could occur with a historic stone building. |
Explore the most common problems you may encounter with your stucco exterior. |
Review the reasons to preserve the original wood features on your historic building. |
Types of siding that could be on a historic building and how to maintain or repair them. |
Learn about common exterior wood trim problems and how to solve them. |
Learn to assess and repair damage to the wood porch on your historic house. |
Learn how to prevent wood rot in a historic building. |
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